Gober to Get Short Term Appointment Amid Court Battle
A large Macon delegation pressed for Hon. Washington Dessau and Hon. Joseph R. Lamar in Georgia Governor Candler’s short term Gober appointment dispute. Lamar refuses, backs Judge Candler, leaving Candler and Hammond as the only openly announced candidates for the interim post. Candler denies any candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Washington Dessau
Dessau
Joseph R. Lamar
Augusta
Rome
Candler
Meeting Called by Brown on Democratic Executive Committee
The Democratic state executive committee will meet at the Kimball House in Atlanta on September 8 1902 at 3 o clock to decide whether to nominate by committee or hold a primary for filling the Supreme Court vacancy caused by Justice Henry T Lewis resignation. Debate focuses on expense and viability of a populist or Republican candidate.
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Executive Committee
Supreme Bench
Democratic Executive Committee
Kimball House
Edward T Brown
aAtlanta
Supreme’ Court
Henry ‘T. Lewis
Atlanta
E T Brown
State Democratic Executive Committee
Judge Hal Lewis Seriously Ill In Greensboro
Reports from Greensboro indicate judge Hal Lewis is rapidly declining over several days with physicians fearing possible death. No direct word from Greensboro has been released but local acquaintances in the know expect the worst.
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Greensboro
Hal Lewis
Prave
Judge Lewis
Scheme to Blackmail in United States Steel Case
Newark N J September 5 Vice Chancellor Emery heard a suit by J Aspinwall Hodge and others to restrain U S Steel from retiring 200 million dollars of preferred stock and issuing 20 million in 5 percent bonds The defense sought cross examination of complainants and to strike the case as a blackmailing conspiracy led by David H Lamar Affidavits claimed payments to witnesses and a plan to settle by November 1 1902 Decison withheld until next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Emery
J. Aspinwall Hodge
United States Steel Corporation
R. V. Lindabury
Lindabury
William D. Guthrie
Charlies H. Corbin
David H. Lamar
Joseph E. Corrigan
Guthrie, Cravath & Henderson
James H Lancaster
Lancaster
Corrigan
Steel Corporation
Lancaster E
Lamar
R. H. McCarter
James H. Lancdster
Trade Ship Oregon to Sail for Six Months Across Asia
Seattle observes plans for the Oregon, a large ocean steamer, fitted to take American manufacturers on a six month cruise starting November 15. The voyage aims to open markets in Russia, China, Japan, the Philippines, the Straits settlements, India, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia and Hawaii, with consular support and chamber of commerce sponsorship to boost U S trade and establish agencies, buyers, and sellers.
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Seattle
Oregon
Russia
China
Japan
Philippines
Straits Settlements
India
Mauritius
South Africa
Australa
Hawaiian Islands
America
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Boards of Trade Manufacturers’ Associations
Democratic state convention nominates Hutchinson for Congress
The Idaho Democratic state convention in Pocatello adopted a platform aligned with the Kansas City set and William J Bryan. It pledges opposition to trusts and federal injunctions, favors government ownership of railways and telegraphs, direct election of senators, and the initiative and referendum. The ticket includes Hunt for governor Adams for lieutenant governor and other state posts.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Joseph H. Hutchinson
Congress
Kansas City
Wiliam J Bryan
McKinley
Fowler
United States
Frank W Hunt
Mertenant
John Adams
F Boge
C J Bessett
John C Callahan
EP ‘Coltman
F C Culver
Miss Permeal French
Keller Chosen President of Letter Carriers Union
The National Letter Carriers Association reelected President J G Keller of Cleveland and Secretary B E Cantwell at its Denver meeting. Syracuse NC was chosen as the next gathering place. Delegates endorsed the salary bill in Congress, backed every union label, and allocated 300 for striking coal miners aid.
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Association of National Letter Carriers
Denver
Colo
National Letter Carriers’ Association
Syracuse
N. C
J. G. Keller
Cleveland
Ohio
J. Cantwell
Congress
Lynchers Strike In Wyoming As Man Faces Execution
A report from Kemmerer Wyoming says John J Keffer condemned for murder was to be executed today but four stays delayed it. He was reportedly taken from Lander jail and lynched tonight. No independent confirmation due to distance.
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Wyoming
Omaha Nebr
Kemmerer
Wyo
John J Keffer
Lander
Riot Disturbances Spread in Croatia Fading Fast
A Vienna dispatch reports anti-Servian disturbances in Croatia losing seriousness and likely collapse. An encounter at Sisek Croatia Slavonia with police left two dead and several injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croatia
London
Daily Chronicle
Vienna
Sisek
Croatia-Slavonia
Ravages of the Missouri Force Government Boats to Act
In St Joseph Missouri on September 6 authorities report the Missouri river’s rapid erosion. A sand bar is forming, risking the main channel and leaving the city and a key steel railway bridge high and dry. A fleet of government steamers and barges has been brought in for immediate action to avert a potential new river course.
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St. Joseph
Missouri River
Irishmen Plan Protest Against Crimes Act Proclamation
Dublin hears a public meeting convened by the lord mayor to protest the recent crimes act proclamation. Irish leaders denounce it as wicked and a despot's whim. A Phoenix Park demonstration is set for September 24 with crowds shouting resistance. John Redmond criticizes absentee landlords and endorses the protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Phoenix Parks
John Redmond
House of Commons
United Irish League
Beale and Williams Arraigned in Marriott Case San Francisco
In San Francisco on September B, Truxton Beale and Thomas Williams faced arraignment on charges of attempting to murder Frank Marriott publisher of The News Letter after an article criticizing a local young woman. Marriott’s counsel cited his client’s incapacity to appear and requested a Thursday adjournment. the judge granted the request. Marriott’s doctors expressed hopeful prospects for recovery. Separately, the Mexican Trust Company in New York declared a quarterly dividend of 2 percent and carried forward 2 percent as undivided profits. The bank reported net earnings on its stock since July. The institution has a paid-in capital of 34 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beale and Williams
San Francisco
Rase
Truxton Beale
Thomas_Willams
Frank Marriott
News-Letter
Marriott
Trust Company
New York
Mexican Trust Company Bank
Mexican Trust
Company Bank
Tax Conspiracy Indicts Four In City Temple Case
Indictments returned in Judge Chatalain's court name Luke Wheeler Captain Howard Williams James B Foy and John L Hay Jr in a tax fixing scandal tied to the Masonic Temple Association. Witnesses allege forged entries bribery to county employees while building bonds sought to relieve finances. Wheeler is missing. Williams posted bond. grand jury also reviews forged notes from Wheeler linked to property interests before the state board.
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Chicago
Chatalain
Magonic Temple Association
Luke Wheeler
Howard Williams
Masonic Temple
James B. Foy
John L Hay, Jr
Wheeler
Michael G. Walsh
Grand Jury
Temple Association
Captain Williams
State Board of Equalization
More Trouble for Neely as Attempt Made to Force Restitution
New York report quotes Edward K. Jones stating that Neely and other U S officials face active measures to restore funds tied to Cuban claims. Jones says Cuban amnesty covered only the criminal offense, not restitution, and the U S will pursue recovery with government backing.
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New York
Edward K. Jones
United States
Charles F. Neely
Neely
Jones
Mississippi Capitol Work Nears March Occupancy
Mississippi capitol commission met in regular session and approved August work for the new one million dollar capitol Building totaling about 90000 dollars. Under current progress the state house should be ready for occupancy around March 1 next year. Cornerstone ceremony plans have not been set and dedication likely after occupancy.
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Mississippi
Capitol
Jackson
Misa
Mississippi Capitol Commission
State House
Woman Believed Miss Bates from Rutledge Found Near Carey
A press dispatch says a presumed Miss Barbara Bates of Knoxville was found near Carey in Indiana beside a Missouri Kansas Texas track, after leaving Rutledge Tennessee for Texas recently. Investigations indicate the Rutledge party is the same woman, and remains are expected to be shipped back to east Tennessee.
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Rutledge
Knoxville
Tenn
Gpecjall
Ardmore
Ind
Barbara Bates
Missori
Kansas
Texas
Caney
Grainger County
Tennessee
Targo
Migs Bates
East Tennessee
Iglesias Is Liberated In Puerto Rico Case
San Juan September 5 The case against Santiago Iglesias president of the Federation of Workmen of Porto Rico for pamphlet criticism of authorities has been pigeonholed and Iglesias liberated.
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Iglesias
San Juan
P. R
Ibe
Santiago Iglesias
Federation of Workmen of
Porto Rico
Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Ad From 1902
A Texas Wonder advertisement claims one bottle cures kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, and more for men and women. It offers mail order from Dr W W Hart and a testimonial from S Harper of Texas, dated January 1902, praising a kidney stone passage after four weeks.
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Hall
W. Hat
FO Bat
St. Louis
Allens Mills
E W. Hart
St .Louis
Texas
Harper
Irresistible Dyspepsia Relief Promised by Hood’s Sarsaparilla
Dyspepsia causes irritability and discomfort with sour taste and stomach pain. The advertisement cites proven cures from thousands of severe cases and promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the effective remedy.
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Hood
Siberia Rich in Minerals and Lawless Gold Regions
David A. Ruffman surveys Siberia’s Amur and Yakutsk territories, noting vast mineral wealth from gold to coal and marble but scant exploration. He details placer gold production, rogue rovers called free endeavorers, the Republic of Zheltuga, brutal punishments, and later mining camps like Free Creek with strong company rule and limited governance.
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David A. Ruffman
Yakutsk
Vitim
Olekma
Amur
Siberia
Aldai
Tchernigiévo
Zeya
Bureya Trivers
Ermakova
Samara
Nikolaievsk
Gulf of
St Olga Ana
Gulf of St. Vladimir
Republic of
Zheltuga
Amur Foreste
Uander
Republic of Zheltuga
Siberian
Frea Endeavor
China
Republic
California
Australia
Austra Ha
Free Creek
Buca
Hunger Comes In War Wake and Caracas Plea for Aid
War devastates Caracas with widespread hunger. Rev. Pond, American missionary, appeals via U.S. Minister Bowen for relief amid paralyzed commerce and desolate rural areas. Many families can only eat one meal a day as prices soar and depredation spreads. Rebels mass near Alta Gracia as Generals Riera Batalla Mendoza and Sanchez move with about 12,000 troops. Castro remains inactive near Ocumare.
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Washington
United States
Bowen
Carecas
State Department
T .S. Pond
Caracas
Pond
Lfe
Castro
Barcelona
Venezuela
Gener’il Matos
Alta Gracia
Riera
Batalla
Mendoza
Sanchez
San Carlos
Ocumare
Maya Wins Half Lap Motor Pace at Charles River Park
Otto Maya of Erie Pennsylvania wins a dramatic 2 mile motor paced race against Will Stinson Basil DeGuichard and Joe Nelson at Charles River Park Boston. The French rider Maya led late after Stinson briefly held the pace finishing a half lap ahead with Nelson third. Time 35 07 14. Pays $30,000 for Three Colts. New York September sah Madden buys two year olds Anatas Judith Campbell and the 4 year old filly Lady Schorr for $39,000.
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Boston
Charles River Park
Otto Maya
Erie
Will Stinson
Basil DeGuichard
Joe Nelson
Stinson
Maya
Welson
Nelson
New York
Sah E Madden
Wlow Schorr
Anatas
Judith Campbell
Lady Schorr
Tipman and Lyon Draw in Baltimore Sparring Match
Baltimore Md September 5 local featherweight Joe Tipman sparred twenty rounds with Harry Lyone in a heated match at matchweight. Both showed strength at the finish as the bout ended in a draw.
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Tipman
Lyon
Baltimore
Joe Tipman
Harry Lyone
Bieloff Beats Duffy for Six-Round Decision in Chicago
Otto Selloff won a six round boxing decision over Martin Duffy tonight in Chicago. Referee Carroll awarded Selloff the victory despite spectator belief that Duffy deserved the win.
Berbers Attack Mekines Near Fez in Morocco
A Tangier dispatch reports Berbers attacked the town of Mekines, 36 miles from Fez. Mohammed, brother of the Moroccan sultan and pretender to the throne, was released after being imprisoned in Mekines.
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Madrid
Imparcial
Tangier
Morocco
Mekines
Fez
Mohammed
Kaiser Leaves Posen in Polish Prussia Visit
Emperor William and the royal party toured Potsdam at noon, fixing prices for essentials and collecting tax from gambling houses. Reports estimate daily gold flow around 2 peshas or 1,050 ounces, with total output possibly near 1,000,000 roubles, amid clashes with miners and authorities over illegal mining operations.
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Kaiser
Posen
Prussian
Poland
Emperor Wiliam
Frederick William
Potsdam
Pink Pills for Pale People Promises Cure for Anemia
A Claremont New Hampshire woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing her anemia after a year of weakness dizziness and poor appetite. The ad promotes the remedy as a universal cure for pale sickly blood and urges purchase from Dr Williams Medicine Company. Also notes train connections and a $12 round trip to Old Point Comfort via rail lines.
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Ella Chapin
Claremont, N.hs
Wileliame
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Seaboard Air Lime Railway
Atlanta
Norfolk
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Portsmouth
Explosion at Santa Lucia Church Kills Lamplighter
A Naples despatch says a lamp lighter entering Santa Lucia Church sacristy caused a gas explosion. Panic followed as a portion of the roof blew off. The lamplighter died and several others were injured with reports of more fatalities from falling debris.
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London
Naples
Church of
Santa Lucia
Endless Rotary Motion Inventor Claims No Perpetual Motion
A filed dispatch attributes to James Houlihan an invention that uses a magnet to produce continuous rotary motion with minimal energy. The report notes he avoids the term perpetual motion, describing a method to convert magnetic pull into sustained motion and power machinery, though the claim remains controversial.
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New York Times
James Houlihan
Toleno Dispat
The
Cininnati Enquirer
Houlihan
Mgr
Howehan
Mr. Houlihan
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Gober
Hiram P. Bell
Brown
Great Steel Combine
Lawyers For Trust
Bryan
Democrats
Indorse Nebraskan
Kansas City Platform
Keller
Missouri
Erro Maya
Whch
Blagoviestchenek
Gillul
Ruddy Health
Shicass Wick
Northwest
F. J. Parmalee
Pryor St
Dr. Hathawway
Seni
Hathaway
Dr. Hathaway
Dr. Bathaway
Newton Hathaway, Fa. B
Inman
Broad St
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